Oof. Blood flow back to the less-reassuring (but still overall "stable" and not indicative of need for delivery) state it was in last week. Reversed end diastolic flow in both umbilical arteries. Stable forward flow in the ductus venosus (a blood vessel in the liver) so that's what we are essentially following closely at this point. I'll stay in the hospital until the babies show they need to come out (B will show he needs to be on the outside, that is), which is shortly after the ductus flow reverses. Still getting fetal heart monitoring 3x/d (since that will go to hell within 24 hours of the ductus flow reversing) and Doppler flow studies M/W/F. I was so lulled into this happy place over the last week. Care coordinator took us on a tour of the NICU right after the ultrasound just in case this weekend turns sour and that ... was harder than I thought. Easy to be in denial about your inside babies needing an incubator and respiratory support until you see outside babies living that reality. Phew....
So sorry the end diastolic flow reversed . I am thinking positive thoughts still for baby B and all of you. I'm sure the NICU tour was really tough and im hoping you have a good weekend with your FHTs and keep those babies inside. I am praying for a stable Doppler Monday too!
Thanks for the update--I will keep you in my thoughts. I'm sure touring the NICU was emotionally trying. Take some time to process it--I'm sure you are in good hands with the hospital staff and just know you've got a team of people rooting for your sweet babies!!
Thank you for updating us, I have been thinking about you. I'm sorry things aren't looking as good but you are absolutely in my thoughts today and going forward. I am glad you have a great team monitoring you. I'm also glad you got to see the NICU. I am sure it was very difficult to see, as it makes it more real. But from my own medical stuff I've found that processing ahead of time helps a lot and I hope that is the case for you. But even more so I hope you can keep those babies in for a whole lot longer.
Thanks for the update - I've been thinking of you lots lately. Sorry things have taken a tiny step in the wrong direction but I'm glad both babies are still doing well. Hang in there!
Thanks for the update, we've all been thinking about you guys! Sending all the positive vibes that you can delay delivery as long as possible and that both babies remain healthy as can be!
Thanks for the update. You are very nearly 30 weeks, which as I said before, is actually quite good.
The NICU is scary. I know not from my experience but from being there a lot when my sister had her twins there. I have to say, though, it looks worse than it is. I thought her bird-like babies were SO fragile and I guess technically they were, but soon they were big chunky babies and now they're big strong little men! NICU medicine is SO good now compared to what it once was (and it's probably better in the almost 10 years that have passed since my sister's babies were there.)
And another thing to keep in mind about the NICU when you're looking at the babies in there is that they are in there for a variety of reasons. Maybe it was just the hospital where my sister was located, but a LOT of the babies in there at the same time as hers were ones from pregnancies with very poor / non-existent prenatal care and health problems from the mother...i.e. drug/alcohol use. My point is you shouldn't look at the babies in there and then assume yours will be in the same situation.
That said I'm not going to lie -- it's not an easy road! But it is completely temporary.
I hope they stay in as long as they can, but I can see why they sent you to the NICU, because you might actually have these babies soon. My sister had a similar situation of the blood flow going the wrong way with one twin for a little while, and then they finally decided to have her deliver. You are already more pregnant than she ever was, though! And those babies made it through with no lasting negative effects of any kind. As the neutral outside observer, I have full confidence that your babies will be fine, even if you have to deal with an extended NICU stay. Keep us posted and my fingers are crossed for a longer and healthy pregnancy!
Like a pp also said, one day at a time. Will be sending all the good vibes to you and the babies, as well as your medical team. I look forward to reading uneventful updates, FXd!
Fingers crossed your babies continue to stay healthy and inside as long as possible!
My nephew was born at 30wks and I remember how intimidating the NICU seemed when visiting him. But the nurses are so amazing there and he is a healthy (and big!) 4 year old now!
Keep us posted! We are all thinking of you and those babies!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Thinking of you guys!! I remember when we had our first consult with neonatology (it was borderline terrifying), but the fact that you are almost at 30 weeks is amazing!! They used to tell me for every 1 day you stay pregnant it keeps them out of NICU 3 extra days. Hearing that used to make me feel like I was really making a huge accomplishment every day.
I know it's scary but it's filled with the best nurses and drs. I go up to a nicu for xrays a couple times every weekend I work. I went to labor and delivery twice this past Sunday to take x-rays on two emergency c section ladies ( the techs don't have time to count everything in an emergency so they have to take an xray after for mom safety). The nurses were all joking about me being sent up there for the xrays and told my belly not to get any ideas about coming out. I'm sorry that after this good week your looking at a more concerning situation! 30 weeks is early but still so much better than it could be. A bunch of my September mom's went early from preeclampsia and other unforseen things. Honestly I'm surprised we haven't had a birth yet. I'm going on 's tangent sorry! Just stay positive keep up hope and try to relax. Everything is beyond your control and you've just got to trust the drs. Keeping you in my thoughts!
I've been thinking about you and your babies! Thanks for keeping us updated even though it wasn't the news you wanted! Praying you get better news this week and that they stay put a while longer!
I was thinking of you today. Thank you for the update. I am sorry your little ones will be arriving so soon. I'm sure you are spinning from this news. Please keep us updated.
@mdlorenz We are going to have to create the "May Birth Announcements" thread for you! Although I know you'd rather not be the first. Hoping those babies grow grow grow in the next 12 days!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Re: TW/AW: Admitted (Update 2.27)
You have definitely been on my mind, I appreciate the update. Happy to know you are stable
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
Oof. Blood flow back to the less-reassuring (but still overall "stable" and not indicative of need for delivery) state it was in last week. Reversed end diastolic flow in both umbilical arteries. Stable forward flow in the ductus venosus (a blood vessel in the liver) so that's what we are essentially following closely at this point. I'll stay in the hospital until the babies show they need to come out (B will show he needs to be on the outside, that is), which is shortly after the ductus flow reverses. Still getting fetal heart monitoring 3x/d (since that will go to hell within 24 hours of the ductus flow reversing) and Doppler flow studies M/W/F. I was so lulled into this happy place over the last week. Care coordinator took us on a tour of the NICU right after the ultrasound just in case this weekend turns sour and that ... was harder than I thought. Easy to be in denial about your inside babies needing an incubator and respiratory support until you see outside babies living that reality. Phew....
Time for processing.
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thinking positive thoughts still for baby B and all
of you. I'm sure the NICU tour was really tough and im
hoping you have a good weekend with your FHTs and keep those babies inside. I am praying for a stable Doppler Monday too!
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
Hopefully they can stay in as long as possible!
The NICU is scary. I know not from my experience but from being there a lot when my sister had her twins there. I have to say, though, it looks worse than it is. I thought her bird-like babies were SO fragile and I guess technically they were, but soon they were big chunky babies and now they're big strong little men! NICU medicine is SO good now compared to what it once was (and it's probably better in the almost 10 years that have passed since my sister's babies were there.)
And another thing to keep in mind about the NICU when you're looking at the babies in there is that they are in there for a variety of reasons. Maybe it was just the hospital where my sister was located, but a LOT of the babies in there at the same time as hers were ones from pregnancies with very poor / non-existent prenatal care and health problems from the mother...i.e. drug/alcohol use. My point is you shouldn't look at the babies in there and then assume yours will be in the same situation.
That said I'm not going to lie -- it's not an easy road! But it is completely temporary.
I hope they stay in as long as they can, but I can see why they sent you to the NICU, because you might actually have these babies soon. My sister had a similar situation of the blood flow going the wrong way with one twin for a little while, and then they finally decided to have her deliver. You are already more pregnant than she ever was, though! And those babies made it through with no lasting negative effects of any kind. As the neutral outside observer, I have full confidence that your babies will be fine, even if you have to deal with an extended NICU stay. Keep us posted and my fingers are crossed for a longer and healthy pregnancy!
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
My nephew was born at 30wks and I remember how intimidating the NICU seemed when visiting him. But the nurses are so amazing there and he is a healthy (and big!) 4 year old now!
Keep us posted! We are all thinking of you and those babies!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
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DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17